WorksheetsHistory of the world in 6 Glasses
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
(a) were discovered when were discovered when an arab scholar named Jabir ibn Hayyan, who was remembered as one of the fathers of chemistry, made a contraption to distill wine.
The following historical events were traditionally associated with which Drink discussed in the book:
- Used, as currency for slave trading
- Heavily consumed by colonists and sailors.
- the colonial period in general
Spirits
Beer
Cola
Tea
The rise and use of coffee is most associated with which historical time period?
The Age of Reason (Enlightenment) 18th century
The Nuclear Age ( Post WWII 2Oth Century)
The Classical Era ( 600 B.C.E - 600 C.E)
The Post Classical era (600 C.E - 1450 C.E)
Which drink is most associated with Globalization, and specifically the spread of American Culture.
Spirits
Coca-Cola
Beer
Tea
Standage argues that the demand for _______ encouraged a move toward settled Agriculture which in turn (along with other stressors) led to the development of the First Civilizations.
Wine
Spirits
Beer
Coffee
While the drinking and serving of wine developed into a status symbol and sign of sophistication in both Ancient Greece and Rome. Romans viewed the drinking of wine together as a time to show differences in status rather than the greeks more egalitarian Symposium.
False
True
The desire for the following commodity indirectly led to the British Opium wars with China.
Beer
Wine
Tea
Cola
Drinking houses for this drink were associated with the Revolutionary though in science, politics, and finance.
Cola
Beer
Coffee
Wine
According the Standage "the story of __________ is the story of imperialism, industrialization, and world domination..."
Beer
Rum
Wine
Tea
Which drink does Standage argue will shape the path of our future on earth and possibly beyond?
Beer
Water
Coffee
Tea
What was your impression of " A History of the World in 6 Glasses"
Awesome, a fun and informative read.
Pretty good, I like it and learned something.
Ehh, struggled to get through it. Not that interested.
Did not read it.
I read it but, disagree some of its historical narrative.
